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Best method for debaging side bed stickers

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by krze4elk, Nov 26, 2016.

  1. Nov 26, 2016 at 4:13 PM
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    krze4elk

    krze4elk [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Heatgun puts out to much heat least what I have. Best way to remove these without blistering or damaging paint. Thanksimage.jpg
     
  2. Nov 26, 2016 at 4:18 PM
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    pogoface801

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    I believe people have used blow dryers. Thats what i used to take off the emblems on the front and tailgate.
     
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  3. Nov 26, 2016 at 4:20 PM
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    krze4elk

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    Ok and im assuming some goo gone to get rid of residue?
     
  4. Nov 26, 2016 at 4:20 PM
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    nm4553

    nm4553 You had me at "Meat Tornado"

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    Yes sir. Should peel off easily.
     
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  5. Nov 26, 2016 at 4:21 PM
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    nm4553

    nm4553 You had me at "Meat Tornado"

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    Or WD40
     
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  6. Nov 26, 2016 at 4:24 PM
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    I love these but dont have the 4x4 part on here. There anyone on here that can make it? I dont like how the factory sticker is a clear laminet also. Its not a true decalIMG_0461.jpg
     
  7. Nov 26, 2016 at 4:25 PM
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    Hair dryer
    Fishing line
    Your fingers
    Adhesive remover, I used turtle wax brand.
     
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  8. Nov 26, 2016 at 4:28 PM
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    nm4553 You had me at "Meat Tornado"

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    This is the right way
     
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  10. Nov 26, 2016 at 4:36 PM
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    Just use a hair dryer to warm it up and then use your fingernails to get under an edge, and it'll peel right off. Clean up with a microfiber and goo-gone, then apply CBoy808s bedside decals.
     
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    Sharp pick or something similar to lift up the edge. Peel at 90* slowly. Never had much luck with heat personally, just made it tear easier.
     
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    Best and quickest is an 3M adhesive eraser wheel on a air tool, couple min and done with no adhesive.
     
  14. Nov 29, 2016 at 2:47 PM
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    Peel a corner after you've made a few passes
    Slowly peel off at 90•
    After spray on some Bug/Tar Remover and let it sit for a few minutes
    Then run a microfibre around the glue and wipe on/off

    Done. Crack a beer
     
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    would you guys use the same method for removing the big TRD Bro badge at the base of the A pillar on the Pros? i'm probably asking the dealer to do it unless it's as easy.
     
  16. Nov 29, 2016 at 2:53 PM
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    Yep. That may take a little more time and patience though. There MAY be holes behind it (so it stays properly aligned) but I highly highly doubt it.
     
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    Great stuff! I use the 3M Adhesive Remover that comes in a squirt can. Lasts a long time and that's what the auto detailers/body shops around here use. Never use on plastic...of course. If I want to remove a sticker on plastic (like the ones that were on my composite bed, I simply peel them off and clean up the residue with paint thinner (doesn't seem to affect the plastic. Just a little BS thrown into the thread for no good reason....
     
  18. Nov 29, 2016 at 2:56 PM
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    RKCRUZA

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    They all come off easy as others have said...just do it early as old decals show some paint fade. Did my Tundra with a Heat Gun (just hold it back a ways to limit heat). Dental Floss is a good alternative to fishing line.
     
  19. Nov 29, 2016 at 2:57 PM
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  20. Nov 29, 2016 at 3:03 PM
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    I just worked a corner loose and kept peeling until it was all the way off. Just a bit of elbow grease and adhesive remover for the residue.
     

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